Nikki Allanson
Barellan,QLD
Summary
A dedicated and honest individual with a high level of ethics and integrity. My objective is to build a long-term career as a professional working within an industry where caring for people matters. I have an eye for detail and a commitment to achieving a safe and acceptable work practices. I am a Registered Nurse experienced in managing care for patients with diverse illnesses and conditions. I am passionate about promoting patient advocacy, have effective decision-making skills and a passion for delivering compassionate care and support.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical/Medical Nurse
6D, Ipswich General Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Working with surgical, medical and, on occasion, Obstetric and Gynaecological patients to provide nursing care
- Performed nursing duties within the Transit Lounge
- Team Leader duties undertaken as required
- Providing high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical and surgical specialties.
Emergency Nurse
Ipswich General Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Initial and ongoing assessment and nursing care of acutely unwell patients
- Worked within paediatric emergency area as required.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
St Andrews Hospital Ipswich
02.2008 - 10.2018
- Employed as an Anaesthetic, Scrub/Scout and Recovery Nurse to assist the anaesthetist and surgeon in the operating theatre, maintaining a sterile field, oversee the care and safety of the patient pre, intra and post operatively
- Being an active member of the after hours/weekend on call team responding to emergency call outs as necessary
- Pre and post operative patient assessments performed in the Day Surgery area
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
Practice Nurse
Brookwater General Practice
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Triage of acutely unwell patients, child immunisations and travel vaccinations, wound care, health assessments, ECG, assistance with minor surgical procedures, care plans, ordering of stock and vaccinations
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Intelligence Analyst
Royal Australian Navy
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Worked as an Analyst and Linguist within the Electronic Warfare team with the charter to manage information and the co-ordination of intelligence support to defence assets.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
Japanese Tour Guide/Interpreter
Japan Travel Bureau
01.1991 - 12.1994
- Worked as a Japanese tour guide conducting day tours in Japanese around the local area of Cairns and surrounding tourist destinations
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and tour operators on a daily basis and providing an interpreting service where required.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD2011
Diploma of Nursing -
Bremer Institute of TAFE
Ipswich QLD 2008
Skills
- Current AHPRA registration
- Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
- Advanced Life Support (current)
- High level of computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and various other software operating platforms
- Fluency in Japanese
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Punctual, reliable and organised
- Flexible and Adaptable
Referees
Kellie Grant
Clinical Development Facilitator and Clinical Nurse
Ward 6D Ipswich General Hospital
Email:Kellie.Grant2@health.qld.gov.au
PH: 3413 7684
Rachel Dobson
Clinical Nurse
Ward 6D Ipswich General Hospital
Email:Rachel.Dobson@health.qld.gov.au
PH: 07 3413 7684
Timeline
Surgical/Medical Nurse
6D, Ipswich General Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Emergency Nurse
Ipswich General Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2020
Practice Nurse
Brookwater General Practice
07.2015 - 01.2017
Perioperative Registered Nurse
St Andrews Hospital Ipswich
02.2008 - 10.2018
Intelligence Analyst
Royal Australian Navy
01.1995 - 01.2007
Japanese Tour Guide/Interpreter
Japan Travel Bureau
01.1991 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Nursing -
Bremer Institute of TAFE
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